Jun 8, 2007 I did mean brittle, in the sense that 304 or 316 SS has a lower yield point than Grade 5 carbon. If you stress a 3/8 stainless bolt to the yield point, the same size Grade 5 bo… View Message

Jun 8, 2007 "5-piece Rawls", whether old and corroded or brand new installations, tend to seize in the hole. So, when you try to remove the bolt, the bolt isn't actually turning, and you e… View Message

Jun 7, 2007 The general consensus amongst engineers is that bolt torque is as reliable a technique for preloading a bolt as the rhythm method is for preventing pregnancy. It’s surpris… View Message

Apr 12, 2007 Ryami - There are actually a few areas near Helena. For starters, there's Hellgate Canyon (limestone sport and rad trad, i.e. Bill Dockin's 12d on mostly gear, Sheep Mountain (… View Message